Fernando Augusto Pacheco
The Brazilian telenovela is travelling north for a big break with english-speaking streaming audiences
Latin American soap operas are being reimagined for an American audience through a cross-border partnership between Globo and MFF & Co. Plus: Three classic telenovelas to watch this winter.
The unmissable films, exhibitions, books and music for September 2025
September’s best cultural offerings include a blockbuster photography exhibition in New York, an animated Pakistani drama and a beloved UK pop band’s swan song.
Foreign policy and fado: An inside look at the Brazilian ambassador to the UK’s surprising new project
Antonio Patriota shares his views on art as a tool of soft power and the importance of music in his diplomatic journey.
Interview: Japanese super-duo Yoasobi on how they spin literary tales into catchy synth soundscapes
We meet J-pop’s hottest international act, which made its highly anticipated European debut this month in the UK. Acclaimed for transforming fictional stories into chart-topping hits, the duo has captivated fans around the world.
Interview: Singer Giorgio Poi breaks down the meaning behind the music on his new album ‘Schegge’
Singer-songwriter Giorgio Poi hails from northern Italy but he found his groove in his twenties when he was living in London and Berlin. After releasing his debut Italian-language record in 2017, he found fans…
Eurovision is back in Switzerland after 69 years: Monocle’s take on the big night
The world’s most popular singing competition has come full circle. Here are some performers to look out for as we get ready to vote on this year’s winner.
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Interview: Meet Martin Österdahl, the man behind Eurovision
Martin Österdahl is the man that makes Eurovision run smoothly. We catch up with him in Basel, where the competition will be held in May.
